A special Big Lake City council meeting was called June 14 to interview police chief candidates. Two candidates from within the department applied for the position, Acting Chief Matt Hayen, and Officer Sam Olson...
Bob and Judy’s Farm Market, a business that has been an integral part of Big Lake for more than 20 years, will be closing its doors permanently this weekend. They will continue to operate through the holiday wee...
(Editor’s Note: The Patriot plans to run a recipe or two each week from locals and their favorite recipe books. If you have one you’d like to share, contact the Patriot at 763-275-0275).Melon Summer Salad• 1 cup...
The Big Lake Town Board held a public hearing regarding having Co. Rd. 79 once again becoming a township road, and having 209th Ave. become a county road. The reason for the trade is CR 79 does not have nearly a...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Big Lake Community Education.)Big Lake Community Education took home the first place prize last week for their float in the Spud Fest Parade. The Big Lake E...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Rox Project S.A.V.E. Foundation.)Jaden Kraus, a graduating senior student from Becker High School, was recently chosen as one of five recipients of a St. Cl...
On the agenda for Lynden Twp.’s June meeting were driveways, a variance, and road updates.Driveway RequestJustin Sundell, representing Newport Leasing, approached the board to discuss their request to widen thei...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Wright County Fair.)The Wright County Fair is approaching soon, and there is still time to nominate an outstanding senior citizen volunteer or sign up f...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Centra MN Swine Club).The Centra MN Swine Club hosted a Swine Show at the Benton County fairgrounds last weekend. The Swine Club is a partnership betwee...
